ABSTRACT
With the formation of the State of Manipur the ethnic groups there mingled together in its culture and literary traditions. The mosaic groups of the people from east, west and north have contributed many aspects in the development of the long history of Manipur society. New influences come but the old remains untouched while accommodating the new ones. Such things are seen in all spheres of the life of Manipuri tradition. Three things are basic to keep up the prestige of a nation. A nation cannot survive long if the people do not have these three. This is why many great tribes and nations are endangered. These are (1) physical development, (2) mental development, and (3) spiritual development. The Manipuri pioneers think that their traditions passed on by their forefathers are the backbone and the medium of preserving the cultural history of civilization.
